7315-C01 Hardware Management Console (HMC) 
The HMC is a user interface that provides the functions needed to create and maintain a 
multiple-partitioned environment. The interface allows you to directly manipulate HMC-defined objects and 
learn more about detected changes in hardware conditions. The HMC also provides service technicians 
with diagnostic information for systems that can operate in a multiple-partitioned environment. 
 
Dimensions 
Height  140 mm  5.5 in. 
Width  425 mm  16.7 in. 
Depth  425 mm  16.7 in. 
Weight    
Minimum  10.0 kg (22 lbs.) 
Maximum  11.4 kg (25 lbs.) 
Electrical    
Power source loading 
(typical in kVA) 
0.08 kVA to 0.30 kVA (as shipped) 
Input Voltage (V ac)  90 V to 265 V ac 
Frequency (hertz)  47 to 63 Hz 
Thermal output (minimum)  257 Btu/hr. (75 watts) 
Thermal output (maximum)  889 Btu/hr. (230 watts) 
Maximum altitude  2134 m (7,000 ft.) 
Air Temperature 
Requirements 
Operating  Non-Operating 
10 to 35°C
(50 to 95°F) 
10 to 43°C
(50 to 110°F) 
Humidity Requirements  Operating  Non-Operating 
(Noncondensing)  8% - 80%  8% - 80% 
Noise Emissions¹  Operating  Idle 
L
WAd 
5.1 bels  4.8 bels 
L
pAm 
4.3 bels  3.8 bels 
<L
pA
>
m 
3.7 bels  3.3 bels 
  
Impulsive or prominent 
discrete tones
 
No  No 
Note:  See “Noise Emission Notes” on page 336 for definitions of noise emissions positions. 
 
 
 
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